(a) the volume of border trade between India and its neighbouring countries during each of the last three years and the current year; country-wise; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to boost the trade with these countries?
(a) the volume of border trade between India and its neighbouring countries during each of the last three years and the current year; country-wise; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to boost the trade with these countries?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) Border trade facilities are available for bilateral trade with Myanmar and China. Trade with other neighbouring countries are regulated as normal trade regime.
Data for Volume of border trade with Myanmar and China are as follows:
Country 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 (Rs. Crores) (Rs. Crores) (Rs. Crores)
Myanmar 18.32 11.61 9.07 China 6.07 18.47 4.75